Sword Guard decorated with Five Figures Under Umbrella
Artist
Soten Soheishi
(Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: iron; gold; shaduko
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 7.1 x 0.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection
Object number1962.147.001
DescriptionRounded edge, Round outline with oval hole for Kozuka, half quatrefoil hole for Kogai. Surface is Nanako-ji (fish roe) both sides. Smooth oval washer stand both sides. Main decoration in relief - five figures under an umbrella in the driving rain, clouds, zig-zag fence below them & a small tree in blossom. Gold highlights. Other side: cloud, rain, blossoms, gold highlights.Status
Not on view
c. 1850
c.1600